FP&A Analyst

Sharp and Carter; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Sharp and Carter is seeking a Finance Analyst in Melbourne, Australia. The role delivers insights, analysis, and reporting to support business performance and executive decision-making, collaborating with commercial and operational teams on budgeting, forecasting, and performance reporting.

The candidate will work on monthly performance consolidation, board reporting, and annual budgeting, while developing and maintaining planning models and supporting sustainability reporting.

Qualifications

• 3 - 5 years experience within a similar position.
• Experience within FMCG or manufacturing is preferable.
• CA or CPA Qualified (or working towards).
• Someone who enjoys asking questions, challenging the status quo and adding value.

Responsibilities

• Consolidate and report monthly performance result and commentary
• Preparation of monthly board and leadership reports
• Support the Annual Budget and long range strategic plan preparation
• Coordinate the monthly forecast process
• Develop and maintain models to support planning and decision making
• Month End Journals
• Investigate variance vs forecast and budget, provide commentary
• SG&A Monthly reporting
• Support Sustainability reporting

Education

CA or CPA Qualified (or working towards)

Job description

Client

Our client is a recognised FMCG manufacturer with a portfolio of trusted household brands found in homes across Australia. They have built a collaborative, down-to-earth culture where finance is viewed as a true business partner and encouraged to challenge, influence and improve business performance.

The Opportunity

The Finance Analyst role delivers insights, analysis, and reporting to support business performance and executive decision-making. This role works closely with the commercial and operational teams to support budgeting, forecasting, and performance reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Consolidate and report monthly performance result and commentary
• Preparation of monthly board and leadership reports
• Support the Annual Budget and long range strategic plan preparation
• Coordinate the monthly forecast process
• Develop and maintain models to support planning and decision making
• Month End Journals
• Investigate variance vs forecast and budget, provide commentary
• SG&A Monthly reporting
• Support Sustainability reporting

About You

• 3 - 5 years experience within a similar position
• Experience within FMCG or manufacturing is preferable
• CA or CPA Qualified (or working towards)
• Someone who enjoys asking questions, challenging the status quo and adding value